Fresh Tomato Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package dry pasta
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 medium tomato
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pinch salt

Directions

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.

Coarsely chop the tomato and transfer to a small bowl. Sprinkle the tomato chunks with basil, olive oil, and salt. Set aside.

Once the water is boiling, stir in the rigatoni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander, and then return the pasta to the pot.

Pour the tomato mixture over the pasta and toss to mix.